CVE-2017-16006: Remarkable is a markdown parser

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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2017-16006 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting remarkable. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Remarkable is a markdown parser. In versions 1.6.2 and lower, remarkable allows the use of `data:` URIs in links and can therefore execute javascript.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: remarkable project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-04 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

remarkable project remarkable UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls remarkable

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.2

npm install remarkable@">1.6.2"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-16006?

remarkable: upgrade to newer than 1.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-16006 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16006 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-16006 affect?

CVE-2017-16006 affects remarkable. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Remarkable is a markdown parser. In versions 1.6.2 and lower, remarkable allows the use of `data:` URIs in links and can therefore execute javascript.

How urgent is CVE-2017-16006?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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